Mitchell 'Blaine' Kurth

Mitchell Blaine Kurth, a passionate father and husband, passed away after a short but valiant battle with esophageal cancer at 55 years of age. He died Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Urbana, Illinois at Carle Foundation Hospital.

He was born in 1967 to Bill and Betty Kurth in Centralia, Illinois.

Blaine resided in Thomasboro in his youth, attended schools in the area, and graduated from Rantoul High School in 1985.

In furthering his education, Blaine attended Parkland College and Illinois State University.

He graduated from ISU in 1994 with a BS in Occupational Safety and Health.

He married Heather (Swim) Kurth October 2, 1999 in Monticello, Illinois.

Blaine spent 27 years working as a loss control specialist. He often coined himself as a "safety nerd". He loved getting to help people through his work and was passionate about making the world a safer place.

In his free time, he was an avid golfer, enjoyed collecting and listening to albums, watching movies (especially those with minions), and playing with the puppy he "still wasnt on board with".

He valued spending quality time with his friends and family and never failed to put a smile on everyone's faces.

Mr. Kurth is survived by his wife, Heather Kurth, Monticello, Illinois; his children, Maya Kurth and Rylee Kurth, Monticello, Illinois; his parents Bill and Betty Kurth, Thomasboro, Illinois; his sister Brandy (Dave) Stubblefield, Rochester, Illinois; along with two nieces and three nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 710 N. Neil St., Champaign, IL.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations contributing to his childrens college funds.

Thank you very much. Have a safe day.

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